About this episode
The episode discusses the need for more plasma donations in New Zealand, highlights a cycling victory, and covers sports news.
On today's First Up pod: the NZ Blood Service needs more plasma and have relaxed the rules around who can donate blood; the Red Rocket conquers the red clay of Roland Garros and we speak to Kiwi cyclist Ben Oliver after his dramatic win at the Tour de Wallonie in Belgium. First Up - Voice of the Nathan.
People in this episode
Host: Nathan
Guest: Ben Oliver
Topics covered
- blood donation
- cycling
- sports news
- plasma donation
- Roland Garros
Keywords
- NZ Blood Service
- plasma donation
- Ben Oliver
- Tour de Wallonie
- Roland Garros
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NZ Blood Service
Places: Roland Garros, Belgium
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